Are Pikler Triangle Worth It?

Are Pikler Triangle Worth It?

What Is Pikler Triangle?

Pikler triangle is designed by Hungarian pediatrician Emmi Pikler for toddlers' large muscle development. In addition, it can also train his balance, concentration, hand-eye coordination, while allowing children to explore and try to enhance self-confidence. The triangle climbing frame is suitable for ages 6 months old to 6 years old, and some of the designs have the function of raising or merging, so children aged 7 and 8 can also play. Triangle climbing frame can be folded up when not in use, does not take up space.

 folding kid's montessori climber |xiha toy

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 Why children need a pikler triangle?

Children's large muscles and sensory development in the 0-6 years is the golden period. It is very important for children to exercise during this time! According to WHO recommendations, children over the age of one should have three hours of exercise every day, one of which should be high-intensity exercise.

In addition, children need to exercise the whole body, the upper and lower body movement is equally important! Therefore, climbing exercises are very good for children's development.

A climbing triangle can accompany the child through the whole childhood!

toddlers folding wooden pikler triangle |xiha toy

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Are Pikler Triangle Worth It?

A pikler triangle will be your best investment!

Although the price for a wooden hand climbing frame may be slightly higher than others, you can still choose a cheaper climbing frame. It is important to identify the manufacturer and not the dealer.
The pikler triangle is around $300 and can be used up to the age of 8. You can use it for many years and it is still a great toy!

Secondly, the climbing frame as Montessori sports educational toys. There are very great benefits for the development of children. This cannot be measured by their price.

  • Enhances gross motor development.
  • Increases spatial awareness.
  • Provides vestibular stimulation (for learning about balance)
  • Strengthens limbs.
  • Promotes proprioceptive learning (physical self-awareness)
  • Enables open-ended play.

wooden pikler triangle multiple ways to play |xiha toy

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In short, giving a child a pikler triangle as a gift is a very worthwhile thing!

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